What is NFS vs SMB?

Summary: NFS versus SMB NFS runs in Unix/Linux and Windows; SMB needs Samba to do so. NFS file locking is mandatory or advisory, but SMB locking is mandatory. NFS has no fast file find; SMB has fast find. NFS no server and printer browsing, while SMB has server and printer browsing. 04-Oct-2022

https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/NFS-vs-SMB-vs-CIFS-File-storage-protocols-defined#:~:text=Summary%3A%20NFS%20versus%20SMB&text=NFS%20runs%20in%20Unix%2FLinux,has%20server%20and%20printer%20browsing.

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